Chaplain's House offers a unique experience to live in Victorian style, as well as enjoying all the comforts of this restored house. It was built as a residence for the Gibbs family's chaplain, a prestigious role as demonstrated in the quality of the original features, many of which are also found in the main house at Tyntesfield. Built between 1889 and 1891 in the dramatic Gothic Revival style, this imposing building is set on the edge of the formal garden and wider estate, which guests are welcome to enjoy, along with a complimentary visit to the main house. Set over three floors, this fine and spacious house has been beautifully restored, with the guidance of the National Trust's Curator, to provide a rare opportunity to live in style on a country estate. Just seven miles from Bristol and in easy reach of the M5, Tyntesfield offers the perfect retreat for you to enjoy, but is within easy reach of local attractions and amenities. There is an interconnecting door between Chaplain's House and Chaplain's Lodge enabling larger parties (up to 11) to enjoy these beautiful properties. (This remains locked unless otherwise requested).

The cottage's layout

two bedrooms (1 double with 5' half-tester antique bed and 1 twin) and bathroom with bath and separate shower cubicle.

Other floor

Lower ground floor: breakfast room and kitchen.

Visitor notes

Heating: Gas central heating included.

Garden: The large sloping garden to the rear of the cottage has a grass area with mature shrubs.

Parking: Parking is available for 2 cars. Cars are not permitted on the estate past Chaplain's House and Lodge.

Offers: A 15% discount is available when booked with Chaplain's Lodge.

Holiday cottage guests have free access to Tyntesfield House during opening hours and to the garden and estate grounds out of hours. Discounts are available in the National Trust shop and restaurant upon showing your confirmation invoice.

Open Days: Chaplains House is available all year round except for public open days. In 2013 these are:-

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The South West region is probably England's most well-known holiday hotspot, being home to some of the most famous seaside resorts. Pretty villages and harbours in Cornwall, many with sweeping sandy beaches, such as St Ives, Polzeath and Port Isaac to name but a few, give way to sophisticated seaside resorts in Devon and Dorset which include Bournemouth, Torquay and Ilfracombe. The history of this region is unrivalled; Wiltshire's spectacular downland and the stone circles at Avebury and Stonehenge, through Hardy's Dorset, dramatic Dartmoor and gentler Exmoor, to the mining landscapes of Cornwall and West Devon, which are now recognised as being of international significance, having been awarded World Heritage Site status in 2006. The Trust protects 370 miles of the coastline in Devon and Cornwall and, wherever you are in the two far western counties, you're never more than 25 miles from the sea. As well as this peninsula, the Trust also cares for much of the countryside in Gloucestershire, Somerset, Wiltshire and Dorset and a wide array of fascinating properties to visit and explore. Not surprisingly, perhaps, this area is also home to the widest selection of National Trust holiday cottages.

Bristol may not seem an obvious holiday choice, but National Trust Cottages in this area give visitors the chance to experience the many attractions of this historic city and its surrounds. Just outside Bristol and overlooking the beautiful Land Yeo Valley is the spectacular Victorian country mansion of Tyntesfield, an extraordniary Gothic revival extravaganza bristling with towers and turrets. Closer to the city itself is the unique Blaise Hamlet, designed by John Nash to accommodate the Blaise Estate pensioners and now a collection of nine different picturesque cottages around an enclosed lawned area. Not only does a stay in this area provide the opportunity to visit bustling Bristol and elegant Bath, but also the depths of rural Somerset, glorious Gloucestershire and the rolling Cotswold hills. National Trust properties in the area include Dyrham Park, Tyntesfield, Clevedon Court and Prior Park Landscape Gardens. Other attractions include Bristol and Bath for their well-known sights, shopping at Cribbs Causeway, Bristol Zoo, Cheddar Gorge, Wookey Hole caves, Slimbridge Wildfowl and Wetlands and Badminton Horse Trials.

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Comments from past visitors

Stephen Gough

December 2013

England

Beautiful old cottage

This was a great experience. The cottage was just what we were looking for, for a special family New Year's Eve celebration. The welcome pack was so touching and generous. This was a beautiful old cottage steeped in character and we just loved it. The setting was superb and we had a great short break.

Anonymous

November 2013

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So cosy!

Being in the middle of the woods arriving on a cold Nov day - it felt like going back in time. And a little spooky! But once the fire was lit and you're sitting in the comfy surroundings it was so cosy!

Gail, Mike, Zoe & Jasmine Taite

Beautifully restored

Beautifully restored, great attention to detail, a lovely place to stay - the children loved it!

David & Janet Martin

A fascinating house

A fascinating house - like stepping back in time. We have really enjoyed our stay

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